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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,435.97, 235,202.81 and 94,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,435.97, 235,202.81 and 94,989.33 is: 131,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,435.97 : 235,202.81 = 94,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,435.97/235,202.81 = 94,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,435.97x = 235,202.81 × 94,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,435.97x = 22,341,757,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,757,336.02/170,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,085.93

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